9 Weeks Key Concepts Flashcardizz

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Which type of political boundary is exemplified by the arbitrary lines drawn during the Scramble for Africa and the division of the Korean Peninsula after World War II?

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Superimposed boundaries

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What term is used to describe a region that experiences frequent conflict due to its location between areas with differing political and cultural influences?

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Shatter belt

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Which country is often cited as a classic example of a nation-state due to its homogeneous cultural and political identity? Options: Brazil, India, Japan, Canada, Russia

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Japan

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Which of the following ethnic groups is considered stateless? Basques, French, Italians, Spaniards, Russians

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Basques

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Which type of map projection is known for preserving angles but distorting sizes, especially near the poles?

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A Mercator projection with accurate angles

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Which type of map is used to display the distribution of nurse practitioners per capita by county in Texas in 2006?

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Choropleth

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A refugee initially arrives in Greece, moves to France for temporary shelter, and finally receives asylum in the Netherlands. What type of migration does this scenario illustrate, considering the European Union's border policies?

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Step migration through multiple EU countries to a final destination

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What factor is most likely to contribute to an increase in the average lifespan in a developing nation, leading to a higher proportion of elderly individuals? Options: An increase in the country's literacy rate, Expansion of urban infrastructure, Advancements in medical technology and healthcare access, Growth in the agricultural sector, A rise in the country's economic growth rate

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Advancements in medical technology and healthcare access

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Based on the data in the table, which country is most likely to have a high level of gender equality? Options: Mexico, India, Nigeria, France, Egypt

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France

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What is the projected population of Japan in 2040 according to the data?

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114,448,328